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Genting Singapore may shell out $1b in FY2019 capex: analyst
6 Aug 19
The firm is likely to incur $250m per quarter for land acquisition alone.
Genting Singapore profits dipped 5% to $373.6m in H1
6 Aug 19
This was partly due to slower mass gaming business.
Singapore Press Holdings profits dropped 44.1% to $26.2m in Q3
15 Jul 19
Lower print advertisement and circulation revenue dragged down the company’s performance.
Japan integrated resort wins could seal quicker turnaround for Genting Singapore
27 Jun 19
Projects in Osaka and Yokohama could yield an aggregate EBITDA of $2.52b by FY 2026.
Singtel and China Literature ink digital literature deal
24 Jun 19
Singtel users can subscribe to content from China Literature’s content creation platform.
Singaporeans spend $1,086 for holiday travels on average: study
21 Jun 19
Amongst popular destinations are Malaysia, Japan, and Thailand.
YuuZoo sells 2.91% stake in video streaming unit for $4.08m
20 Jun 19
The stake corresponds to a valuation of $136.11m for YuuFlix.
Genting Singapore profits dipped 5% to $205.47m in Q1
10 May 19
Gaming revenues fell 8% YoY to $430.18m.
Singapore earned $1.3b from casino entrance fees since 2010
7 May 19
The proceeds will be used to fund social and community programmes.
Grab to add HOOQ, Agoda and Booking.com to its super app
24 Apr 19
Its new services will be available to all users by June.
SPH and Perennial Real Estate ink deal to organise co-branded events
24 Apr 19
The partnership will leverage on SPH’s content creation capabilities and Perennial’s property assets.
Genting Singapore and Marina Bay Sands to invest $9b in expansion works
4 Apr 19
They are expected to create up to 5,000 jobs.
StarHub says goodbye to cable TV
1 Apr 19
It will offer seven new entertainment passes for different media categories.
Sentosa Development Corporation appoints Bob Tan as chairman
22 Mar 19
Tan is the chairman of multiple firms including Jurong Engineering and ASCOTT Residence Trust Management.
Can new art fairs help establish Singapore as a commercial art hub?
18 Mar 19
Art market professionals are now pinning their hopes on Art SG to burnish Singapore’s profile as a regional art hub.
YuuZoo shuts down; CEO resigns over trade suspension
18 Mar 19
It also blamed IRAS’ seizure of its funds that disabled it from continuing operations.
Great Eastern ventures into esports with Singtel partnership
14 Mar 19
The company is Singtel’s exclusive partner for the PVP Community Leagues.
Half of Singaporeans believe they are ‘financially better' than five years ago: Nielsen
14 Mar 19
Locals are spending more on groceries and dining out.
Daily Briefing: Singapore is home to 3,598 ultra-high net worth individuals; Symantec identifies hacking group behind SingHealth's cyberattack
7 Mar 19
And Singapore-based field service automation platform Zinier bags US$22m in a funding round.
Tokyo beats Singapore as best Asian city for ‘bleisure'
4 Mar 19
Business travellers rated the cities based on business activity, infrastructure, and leisure experiences.
Genting Singapore FY18 profits jumped 10% to $755.39m
22 Feb 19
Its average daily visitation reached over 21,000 in Q4.
Daily Briefing: Razer to close digital game store; Logistics startup Moovaz scores funds from Silicon Valley-based VC
19 Feb 19
And the first of four customised submarines designed for operations in Singapore is unveiled.
HBO's Game of Thrones is coming to Singtel TV
1 Feb 19
Customers can also look forward to catching Westworld and True Detective through Singtel’s services.
It's the most wonderful time of the year
21 Dec 18
We're taking the time off!
Chart of the Day: Gaming revenue in Singapore slipped in H1 after 2017 growth
27 Nov 18
Its VIP segment is facing intensified competition from expansion in other markets.
Daily Briefing: Trade war woes dim outlook on Singapore's GDP; Sea tapped by Tencent to sell e-games
19 Nov 18
And Parc Esta divests 75% of 450 units released on its first-day sale.
Genting Singapore Q3 earnings underpin higher final dividend in Q4: analyst
11 Nov 18
Earnings growth is still possible amidst a slowing Asian casino market, an analyst said.
Genting Singapore Q3 profits up 25% to $210.41m
9 Nov 18
Average daily visitors hit over 22,000 thanks to the stronger performance of its attractions.
ONE Championship to invest up to US$50m to launch Asian eSports championship series
8 Nov 18
ONE eSports will feature multiple game titles and hold eSports events across Asia.
Singtel Group gears up to boost gaming and e-sports
8 Oct 18
They will boost high quality local, regional, and global esports competitions across SEA, Australia, and India.
Eyes on the prize: Singapore's gaming operators brace for Japan bid in 2019
1 Oct 18
Genting Singapore (GENS) is already beefing up its headcount  in preparation for its Japan expansion.
Soft gaming revenues push casino operators to place their bets on Japan
11 Sep 18
Visitors spent $1.5b on gambling and entertainment in Singapore, but this proves to be small compared to casino companies' potential income...
Singapore's retail scene welcomed back activity-based tenants in H1
22 Aug 18
They prefer the Orchard Road shopping belt and suburban districts.
Genting Singapore eyes Japan expansion
6 Aug 18
It has been hiring a Japanese team to bid for an Integrated Resort project.
When will Singapore recognise individual sporting talent benefits the economy?
6 Aug 18
When does Singapore feel proud of their sports stars and realise the amazing economic potential of them?
Singapore Polo Club's Sylvan Braberry talks about future-proofing social clubs
6 Aug 18
Clubs need to defend their value to the community.
Genting Singapore's profit inches up 3% to $394.8m in H1
5 Aug 18
It eyes expansion in Japan amidst the country’s passage of a pro-casino law.
Marina Bay Sands' rolling chip volume hit 8-year low in Q2
30 Jul 18
This pulled down VIP gaming revenue by as much as 58%.
STB eyes suspension of Asiatravel.com's travel agent licence
17 Jul 18
The board cited the auditor’s concerns that the group could no longer continue.
Starhub to drop Discovery channels over price disagreement
25 Jun 18
The cable company will introduce a lineup of seven new channels by 3 July instead.

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